Rawaa Talass

As Syria breaks free from dictatorship, its artists, both in the diaspora and those returning, capture the struggle, hope, and transformation of a nation reborn

The New Arab Meets: Samir Joubran, one of the brothers from Le Trio Joubran, to discuss music, family, and the responsibility of preserving Palestinian identity

As 2024 draws to a close, we pay tribute to eight iconic Arab artists who passed away this year and whose work has left a lasting impact on the cultural world

In an interview with The New Arab, Nahil Bishara’s grandchildren speak about their grandmother’s artistic legacy and her role in preserving Palestinian identity

Over 100 artists showcased support for Palestinian women in Kuwait's Women in War – Palestine exhibition, featuring 200 artworks and raising funds for civilians

The Menart Fair held in Paris made history by exclusively showcasing approximately 80 female artists from the MENA region. Here are our top six standout artists

Walid Aouni's modern adaptation of 'Scheherazade', based on the legendary heroine from One Thousand and One Nights, closed the Royal Opera House Muscat’s season

Noor Riyadh - dubbed the world's biggest light art festival - returns for its third edition. Taking place in public spaces across the Saudi capital, the festival transforms Riyadh into a creative canvas and creates an artistic movement of expression.

Three years on, Beirut residents remain incensed by the lack of accountability over the Beirut port blast. Tagreed Darghouth channels this anger to paint an image of Beirut authentic to its past: conflicted by contradiction and criminal corruption.

Those living abroad often experience bouts of homesickness along with the desire to belong. In a unique collab with WhatsApp, Moroccan-Belgian photographer Mous Lamrabat highlights the importance of connectivity in an increasingly globalised world.